Wastewater Plant Operations Lead

Butterball; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterball is seeking a wastewater operations supervisor to lead a team in North Carolina, ensuring daily plant performance, irrigation management, and regulatory compliance. The role oversees DAF, lagoons, maintenance, and data-driven process adjustments, with strong emphasis on safety and biosecurity across facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a state wastewater license, leadership experience, and a background in environmental science or civil engineering, with 3–5 years in related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• 1+ year of leadership experience.
• Current state-issued grade 2 Wastewater Operator License or Grade 1 with 1 year to upgrade; valid spray irrigation license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day activities of a team of entry-level contributors and support HR tasks.
• Oversee wastewater plant operations: screening, grit removal, DAF, lagoon systems, dewatering.
• Develop and manage a preventive maintenance program for pumps, aerators, meters, and irrigation equipment.
• Manage agricultural spray fields and center-pivot irrigation; monitor soil health and nutrient uptake.
• Act as back-up regulatory liaison; maintain records and reports for permits.
• Coordinate sampling/testing of influent/effluent/soil/ groundwater; adjust processes using data.
• Enforce poultry biosecurity and odor-control practices; protect community relations.

Skills

SCADA systems

DAF systems

Sludge management

Irrigation principles

Machinery principles

Leadership

Math & physics

Root cause analysis

Data interpretation

Communication & organization

Resource management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Butterball is seeking a wastewater operations supervisor to lead a team in North Carolina, ensuring daily plant performance, irrigation management, and regulatory compliance. The role oversees DAF, lagoons, maintenance, and data-driven process adjustments, with strong emphasis on safety and biosecurity across facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a state wastewater license, leadership experience, and a background in environmental science or civil engineering, with 3–5 years in related